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SUMMARY:

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Bay Star Sport, Bay Star, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex recreational vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Newmar Recalls Bay Star and other Rv's for Awning Furl Out Danger

Report Receipt Date: MAY 01, 2013 
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V169000 
Component(s): EQUIPMENT 
Potential Number of Units Affected: 111 
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

SUMMARY:

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013 Bay Star Sport, Ventana and Ventana LE and model year 2013-2014 Bay Star, Canyon Star and Dutch Star motorhomes. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

CONSEQUENCE:

If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Newmar Recalls Canyon Star Rv's, Missing Rear Safety Reflectors

Report Receipt Date: MAY 01, 2013 
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V170000 
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING 
Potential Number of Units Affected: 103
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

SUMMARY:

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Canyon Star motorhomes manufactured August 4, 2011, through February 19, 2013, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles may have missing reflectors on the rear cap.

CONSEQUENCE:

The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the motorhome, increasing the risk that another vehicle may crash into the motorhome.

2007 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
2008 Newmar Canyon Star
2009 Newmar Canyon Star
2007 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
2008 NEWMAR GRAND STAR
2001 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR
2002 Newmar Kountry Star
2003 Newmar Kountry Star
2004 Newmar Kountry Star
2005 Newmar Kountry Star
2006 Newmar Kountry Star
2001 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
2002 Newmar Mountain Aire
2003 Newmar Mountain Aire
2004 Newmar Mountain Aire
2003 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE
2004 Newmar Scottsdale
2005 Newmar Scottsdale
2006 Newmar Scottsdale

Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Mfr's Report Date: JUN 08, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V217000
EA07016NHTSA Action Number: EA07016

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,578

Summary: NEWMAR IS RECALLING 2,578 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.

Consequence: THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS.

If you've got a lemon Newmar motorcoach, be careful because this can be a deadly defect issue. If your dealer doesn't take care of you, and Newmar isn't helping either, we can. Getting rid of lemons is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978.